Animal Scientist and Activist Jane Goodall

Do you enjoy visiting animals at the zoo or playing with pets? As a child, Jane Goodall loved watching and interacting with animals. As an adult, she became a scientist working with chimpanzees in Africa.

Goodall used unconventional research methods to observe chimpanzees in East Africa. She studied the chimpanzees’ behavior and revealed their tool-making abilities. As Goodall grew older, she turned her attention to raising awareness about endangered species and inspiring individuals around the globe to take action. She is one of the world’s best-known scientists and activists. But how did she get there? Find out how Goodall’s passion for animals helped her become the face of conservationism.

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